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Now more than ever, every kwacha must count
When Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka addressed Parliament on Tuesday, he questioned why some government-funded secondary school…
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Remembering July 20 victims and need for closure
On July 20, we remember a painful chapter in our country’s democratic history. A day when we honour those who…
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Who won the maize lottery?
There is nothing unusual about government buying maize. Every responsible government has a duty to maintain adequate food reserves, especially…
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Ultimate succession test for DPP, MCP
For more than a decade now, Malawi’s presidential elections have revolved around Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) of the ruling DPP…
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Weep not, voter
Today, we want to concentrate on how government makes Malawians poor. It does not matter who the President is and…
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‘UK aid shift unhealthy’
The UK last week announced a shift in its aid priorities to Malawi, raising fresh concerns about the country’s donor-dependent…
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The long rod of the law and justice
July 23 2026 When he was not so drunk with the stupour of power, one politician said: The law is…
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Aid cuts call for innovation
Every cloud has a silver lining. The UK’s decision to reduce development assistance should ignite a national debate about how…
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Build young people below you
We have so often seen people destroying other people. But we, in the rise and shine fraternity, believe that people…
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Energy goes beyond lights
At the just-ended Fifa World Cup finals, history has been made. Spain was crowned world champions for a second time.…
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